Warm front

Tim · 3rd April 2008, 21:57

On my 75 the temp display shows a temperature which is about 5dc above what I think is the actual temp also discovered today that my mirrors seem to be warm all the time.

Any thoughts you tech dudes?

Thanks in anticipation :lol:

Tatts · 3rd April 2008, 22:00

Mirrors stay hot all the time. Permanently on.

My temp guage is also a bit optimistic, I suspect it may be the location of the sessor getting warmed by heat from the engine.

JohnDotCom · 3rd April 2008, 22:01

Mirrors could just be either the Sun on them if Chromed or the Heater element permanently on inside.

Can't help you on the Temperature front,
#unless the probe/sensor needs changing as Inaccurate?

Simon · 3rd April 2008, 22:03

It has been known for the temperature sensor to come adrift from its locating bracket on the inside of the front bumper. It will then dangle nearer the radiator hence picking up residual engine heat rather than just ambient air temperature. You could drop the engine tray and look up to see if you can see anything dangling about but I dare say you might have to release the front bumper to see properly.

Tim · 3rd April 2008, 22:13

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Originally Posted by Tatts

Mirrors stay hot all the time. Permanently on.

My temp guage is also a bit optimistic, I suspect it may be the location of the sessor getting warmed by heat from the engine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

Mirrors could just be either the Sun on them if Chromed or the Heater element permanently on inside.

Can't help you on the Temperature front,
#unless the probe/sensor needs changing as Inaccurate?

Are you sure? On the ZT they are only warm when the rear screen is on.

No sun today John

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon

It has been known for the temperature sensor to come adrift from its locating bracket on the inside of the front bumper. It will then dangle nearer the radiator hence picking up residual engine heat rather than just ambient air temperature. You could drop the engine tray and look up to see if you can see anything dangling about but I dare say you might have to release the front bumper to see properly.

Good point Simon, on holiday for a couple of weeks so bumper off jobbie I think.

Cheers

Tatts · 3rd April 2008, 22:19

Can't speak for the 260 Tim, but on the other varients, definately on all the time, while the key is in Second Position.

Page 39 in the Handbook refers. (If you've got handbook!)

Tim · 3rd April 2008, 22:22

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Originally Posted by Tatts

Can't speak for the 260 Tim, but on the other varients, definately on all the time, while the key is in Second Position.

Page 39 in the Handbook refers. (If you've got handbook!)

Got the handbook but didn't think to check it. Far better info here

GERFIX · 4th April 2008, 04:21

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Originally Posted by Tatts

Can't speak for the 260 Tim, but on the other varients, definately on all the time, while the key is in Second Position.

Page 39 in the Handbook refers. (If you've got handbook!)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim

Got the handbook but didn't think to check it. Far better info here

Page 34 in my ZT manual guys. Tatts is right enough.

Tim · 4th April 2008, 19:21

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Originally Posted by GERFIX

Page 34 in my ZT manual guys. Tatts is right enough.

yep just checked in both manuals page 32 in the 75 one and 33 in the 260 one. I'm sure the 260's has been cold.

You learn something every day.

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Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Mirrors stay hot all the time. Permanently on. My temp guage is also a bit optimistic, I suspect it may be the location of the sessor getting warmed by heat from the engine. __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

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Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Can't speak for the 260 Tim, but on the other varients, definately on all the time, while the key is in Second Position. Page 39 in the Handbook refers. (If you've got handbook!) __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Mirrors could just be either the Sun on them if Chromed or the Heater element permanently on inside. Can't help you on the Temperature front, #unless the probe/sensor needs changing as Inaccurate?

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Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	It has been known for the temperature sensor to come adrift from its locating bracket on the inside of the front bumper. It will then dangle nearer the radiator hence picking up residual engine heat rather than just ambient air temperature. You could drop the engine tray and look up to see if you can see anything dangling about but I dare say you might have to release the front bumper to see properly.